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Group Walks at Hardwick

5 people (3F/2M) out for a group walk on the Estate
The Oak Group Walk at Hardwick | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Whether you’re looking to get active in nature, explore your local area or meet new friends, our guided trails are for you! From family-friendly adventures, wider estate walks or discovering more about nature at Hardwick, pick the route that’s right for you below!

Walk With Us: Free group walks

Our regular free group walks are now available to join twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Wider Estate Group Walk
Discover Hardwick’s longer walking routes on a free guided group walk around the estate. With 7 different walks to choose from, sign up to one or challenge yourself to complete them all!Book now
Walk with us logo with Hardwick Hall in the background.
Walk with us at Hardwick Hall | © National Trust Images/Robert Morris

Guided by Nature: Led by Hardwick's nature experts!

Join the Hardwick rangers for various nature-led walks through the upper and lower parklands. Explore SSSI sites and new areas not yet open to the public! Find the walk that's right for you below!

Veteran Tree Walks
Tour Hardwick’s veteran tree collection to understand how they provide protected habitats for rare fungi, bats, lichens and so much more!Book now

The Sculpture Walk: Self guided or group walk

Explore the historic parkland with hidden histories brought to life by the Hardwick Stonemasons. The team have been busy chipping away behind the scenes creating beautiful stone sculptures to accompany the stories of the estate.

Stone mason showing a family how they create stone sculptures at Hardwick
Specialist Craft Open Day | © National Trust Images/James Beck

Meet the team

Hardwick's walk with us Volunteers are here to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable walk come rain or shine! Have a look and see what their top tips are for enjoying the Hardwick parkland:

7 people (3m & 4f) lining up in the Hardwick Parkland.
Meet the Walk With Us Volunteers | © Elle Maxwell-Woods

Wear the correct footwear for the terrain and weather and use a stick they are not just for old people! Make sure to have either energy, sweets, biscuits, nuts or a chocolate snack will do the trick. Take time to savour the views whilst breathing deeply, I find this very relaxing. - Billie, Walk Leader

My top tip is to engage all the senses when you walk and embrace whatever the weather is doing. Go out in the rain or on a cold or windy day and notice how the weather brings different sights, sounds and feelings. - Graham, Walk Leader

Self guided walks

Walk at your own pace and try one of Hardwick's many trails and walks through the historic parkland. We recommend the new Sculpture Walk which takes you through key historical elements of the Hall's history and spot beautiful sculptures by the Hardwick Masons along the way. Check out some of the information you'll spot below!

'Cart Route' Sculpture 

The interpretation being the 'Cart Route' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk

'Duck Decoy' Sculpture 

The interpretation for the 'Duck Decoy' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk

'Hardwick Old Hall' Sculpture 

The interpretation for the 'Old Hall' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk

'Gatehouse' Sculpture 

The interpretation for the 'Gatehouse' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk

'Icehouse' Sculpture 

The interpretation for the 'Icehouse' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk

'View to the Past' Sculpture 

The interpretation for the 'View to the Past' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk